Rt Jj E over Swift CR

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 15 T 26 N R 5 E · Structure no. 7944

Built: 1955; 70 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2025
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 397; 2024 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Jj E over Swift CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Jj E over Swift CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 397 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Jj E

CrossesSwift CR

LocationS 15 T 26 N R 5 E

RouteState Highway 0JJ

CountyButler County

StateMissouri

Coordinates36.91011, -90.50888

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionFebruary 2025

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating45.6 US tons

Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadH 10

Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2024)

Projected traffic596 by 2044

Trucks21%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Jj E over Swift CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Jj E over Swift CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Jj E over Swift CR carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt Jj E over Swift CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Jj E over Swift CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.